Healthy Chickpea Spread

Too busy to go to the supermarket? Cupboards almost bare? I’m always looking out for speedy snacks that I can whip together from what’s available in my kitchen. Sometimes they turn out well and sometimes they don’t but today I made a chickpea spread that I liked a lot. Less like hummus and more like a vegan version of tuna salad, here is my version of a chickpea sandwich filling which I served open faced on toasted Ezekiel bread.

1 can of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 tbsp Vegannaise

2 tsp Dijon mustard

2 tsp Umeboshi vinegar

1 tbsp chopped onion

1 stick of celery chopped

A pinch of smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Put all the above ingredients in a blender and pulse about 10 times until chopped but still chunky. Serve on toasted Ezekiel bread or gluten-free crackers for a great healthy snack.

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